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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.82, 19,423.86 and 3,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.82, 19,423.86 and 3,463.26 is: 5,194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.82 : 19,423.86 = 3,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.82/19,423.86 = 3,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.82x = 19,423.86 × 3,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.82x = 67,269,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,269,877.38/12,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.26

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